Liverpool legend Ian Rush says current boss Jurgen Klopp has similar qualities to iconic manager Bob Paisley.
Paisley spent almost 50 years at LFC in many roles, most notably as manager from 1974 to 1983 - a spell in which he led the Reds to 19 trophies, including six league titles and three European Cups.
Klopp's Reds are currently European champions and 19 points clear at the top of the Premier League heading into the weekend of action, with their game against Southampton coming before Manchester City face Tottenham.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Rush said: "Jurgen has got a great team around him but you need a leader – Bob Paisley was a leader and Jurgen Klopp is a leader.
"He also gets to the supporters as well. The fans react to what he says and so do the players, and that's down to Jurgen Klopp.
"Paisley always used to say the easiest thing is to win the league, the hardest thing is to win it again and that's true.
"Liverpool were fantastic last year and didn't win the league, but they have to go one better this year.
"To [become one of the all-time greats] you've got to be successful and not just win the Champions League, but win the Premier League."
Liverpool look likely to become champions for the first time in three decades, while their Champions League defence continues with a last-16 clash against Atletico Madrid, taking place in a couple of week's time.
JoeSim
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We have the best managers, best players plus best fans. We don't boo our players when we are in the mid table or lower half in the league. We keep our faith high and our players over the years pay with kindness. Now we are in the midst to claim our 19th domestic trophy plus the 7th UCL trophy. In Klopp we trust. In all players we trust. In all the fans we trust. 96 Not Forgotten. To all the fans who are gone especially Calvin. Thanks for your support over the years. Though you have left us a couple of days ago. Your love to us will never be forgotten. Thanks Calvin Thanks Klopp Thanks all the LFC players past and present. Thanks to all the fans (past, present and future)
Zidabekpuz
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Master of gegenpressen football system Mr kloop
MichaelTanTheeChenh
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Jürgen Klopp is the leader
Baeemostyz
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Klopp is better then paisley.. That the fact Mr Rush..
qite009
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A person which can use some non-top-level player and lead a team in trough to become the champion of Europe. This is the power of Shankly, as well as Klopp!
ketiksz
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jurgen best all of them